Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses to make “reasonable modifications” to serve individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including the internet. Get a deeper understanding of web accessibility compliance standards and the ADA’s regulations.

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are a set of global web standards that aim to make the internet a more inclusive and accessible space for all. While WCAG isn’t a regulation, it is the most common standard for U.S. courts to reference when accessing compliance under accessibility legislation.

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, or AODA, aims to identify and remove physical and virtual access barriers for people with disabilities. This legislature applies specifically to government bodies, non-profit organizations, and commercial organizations in Ontario with at least one employee.

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires federal, state, county, municipal authorities, and contractors to federal agencies to ensure equal access to digital information and communications to individuals with disabilities.

Organizations in California, or with customers in California, face the burden of compliance with both federal and state laws around digital accessibility. California AB 434 and the Unruh Civil Rights Act apply to state agencies, entities, and businesses.

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